Technician - Structured Cabling - Reno​/Sparks

100% Travel

The Communications Technician I must learn and possess the skills required to function as a contributing member of a technical team. Typically, the Technician I possess no experience to one (1) year of experience in the structured cabling industry.

• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will install a work area outlet for floor (i.e. monument), modular furniture (i.e. surface mount box) and wall (i.e. box eliminator).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will drop cable down a wall using fish tape or other method.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will route cable through modular furniture.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will perform pre‑termination procedures: organize, form, dress cables and determine length, slack and label cables.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will suspend and support cable correctly: cable tray, J‑hook, D‑rings, Bridal rings, trapeze.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will build closets (mount and install backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will install grounding for racks, equipment and cable as required.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will perform fire‑stopping procedures on fire walls, install sleeves, and pull cable through sleeves and core penetration.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will terminate low‑voltage devices.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will fully complete all IES COMMERCIAL paperwork accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will adhere to and participate in all Company, customer and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I will complete other responsibilities as assigned.
• Tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves.
• Trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and
  66 block blade.

• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to work in an outdoor or indoor construction work environment.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be self‑motivated, positive in approach, professional and help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must possess proven problem‑solving and critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentations.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must have proven skill level or the ability to learn to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to work at heights, off a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print and hear and recognize audible signals such as dial tones.
• The Technician I - Structured Cabling I must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of zero (0) to one (1) year experience in telecommunications or related technical field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic construction industry knowledge preferred.
• Must possess and learn to effectively use the listed tools.
• Ability to meet Company minimum driving standards preferred.

Minimum Years of Experience 0-2. License Required. No Minimum Education. High School.

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